Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Offline map
Google map
(Fotogalerija Stolp; 620 97 13;
www.galerijastolp.si
;
10am-1pm & 3-7pm Mon-Fri, 10am-1pm Sat)
.
Glavni Trg
Maribor's marketplace in the Middle Ages, Glavni trg is just north of the river and the
main bridge crossing it. In the centre of the square is Slovenia's most extravagant
plague
Google map
(Glavni trg 14)
built in 1565 by Venetian craftsmen.
SQUARE
Festivals & Events
Maribor hosts a lot of events throughout the year.
Lent Festival
(
http://lent.slovenija.net
;
Jun-Jul)
The biggest event on the city's calendar is the Lent
Festival, a two-week celebration of folklore, culture and music from late June into July,
when stages are set up throughout the Old Town.\
CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Festival Maribor
(
www.festivalmaribor.si
;
Sep)
A 10-day extravaganza of 20 classical music concerts.
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Harvesting of the Old Vine
( Oct)
Among the most colourful ceremonies here is the harvesting of the Old Vine for
wine in early October.
FOOD & WINE
Sleeping
The TIC can organise private rooms (from €25 for singles, €40 for doubles) and apart-
ments.
HOSTEL
Hostel Pekarna €
( 059 180 880;
www.mkc-hostelpekarna.si
; Ob železnici 16; dm/s/d €17/21/42; )
This bright and welcoming new hostel south of the river is a converted army bakery,
